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2. Pre-Ride Experience The pre-ride queue is one of my favorites in all of Walt Disney World.  Guests start by descending down a steel looking staircase with vintage ‘NASA’ looking posters and portraits on the wall.  The first sign you see “Starport Seven-Five” is a nod to the opening of the attraction in 1975.   Guests then walk uphill into ...

Space Mountain Disney Fanatic has always been a great reference to all things Walt Disney World related.  From planning your first trip, to lodging and dining recommendations, we have you covered.  The attractions within each of the parks are typically what draws guests in droves from the wee hours of the morning until Tinkerbell bids the guests goodnight high above ...

5. Proximity to the Parks Disney’s All Star Movies resort is right off of Bronson Memorial Highway.  You are fairly close to Disney’s Animal Kingdom and ESPN Wide World of Sports. The entire All Star family are neighbors on this property.  Both All Star Sports and All Start Music are right next to one another.  Disney’s Animal Kingdom is the ...

4. Amenities The Fantasia Pool is one of the biggest draws to this resort other than the price.  Sorcerer Mickey shoots water from the platform he is standing on directly into the massive pool. It is located in close proximity to the Fantasia room area and Cinema Hall.  They also have fun games for the guests to participate in during ...

3. Food/Dining If there is one drawback to this resort, it is the dining options. Though the World Premier Food Court has everything under the sun from pizza and pasta to burgers and fries, it lacks in other areas. There weren’t any sit-down or even casual restaurants to speak of. The Silver Screen Sports Bar is decent for an adult ...

2. Rooms Disney spared no expense in building the different room areas of this resort.   We stayed in Toy Story where they playfully recreated “Andy’s Room”.  For the younger generation of guests, I’d ask to be placed in this area if possible.  Some of the other areas were 101 Dalmatians, The Mighty Ducks, The Love Bug, and Fantasia.  The set up ...

1. Check-In Online/Mobile check-in is always encouraged.  There is nothing more convenient than not having to interact with a cast member to get into your room, regardless of how pleasant and accommodating they are.  Our room was texted to my phone the second it was ready all via the Online/Mobile check-in.   Having said that, our trip did have to get ...

The misconception of Walt Disney World “Value Resorts” can be put to rest after a recent stay at Disney’s All Star Movies Resort.  It may not have the splendor and pedigree of a Boardwalk, Key West, or Beach Club Resort, but All Star Movies definitely met expectations from the moment we pulled onto the property.  The butterflies’ guests get, especially ...

Epcot isn’t your typical theme park filled with thrill rides and roller coasters. Built on a foundation of ideas, technology, exploration, and culture, Epcot is the most unique of all the parks in Walt Disney World. Every guest’s imagination is challenged the second they walk through the gates and see the massive geosphere. The geosphere is the correct term for ...

Whether you are starting your journey on the far left in Mexico or from the right in Canada, you’re going to hit eleven nations one way or another. The Epcot World Showcase is one of the most marquee “attractions” in all of Walt Disney World. This is due to the uniqueness of each country due to its cuisine, culture, shopping, ...